Trust Finance Manager

Leeds City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institute is seeking a Trust Finance Manager to join their team. In this role, you will support the Chief Finance Officer with financial strategies and manage finance functions across the Trust. Ideal candidates should possess specialist knowledge in Trust financial management, reporting, and procurement, along with a strong understanding of financial governance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing central team within the academies of the Trust.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of Trust financial management practices.
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the academies' financial framework and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with Trust financial strategies.
• Manage Trust finance functions and support wider Trust teams.

Skills

Trust financial management

Financial reporting

Financial forecasting

Procurement

Organisational skills

Job description

Job title and organisation: Trust Finance Manager – Ethos Academy Trust

Salary: £45,091 – £47,181 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Ethos Academy Trust

Closing Date and Time: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9 AM

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Finance Manager to join our team at Ethos Academy Trust.

Under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer, you will support the wider Trust teams to manage the Trust finance functions and support the CFO with Trust financial strategies. You will be an extremely organised professional with specialist knowledge of Trust financial management, reporting, forecasting and procurement.

You will be expected to have a good understanding of the Trust finance systems and procedures and excellent knowledge of the academies financial framework and governance structure.

This is an exciting time to join a growing central team where you will support the central function and the academies within our Trust.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then we look forward to hearing from you.

You can apply for the vacancy at: Current Opportunities – Ethos Academy Trust

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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